Read on to discover which toasters we consider to be the best things since sliced bread. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly option or stylish toaster to match your kettle, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find the best toasters for every taste, need and budget. If you’re looking for a matching kettle and toaster set, head to the bottom of this page.
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Best toasters at a glance
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5/5 stars
- Best toaster for quality: Sage the Toast Select Luxe, £119.95
- Best toaster for versatility: Gastroback Design Toaster Digital 4S, £99.99
- Best 4-slice toaster overall: Bosch DesignLine toaster, £64.76
Best of the rest
- Best all-rounder toaster: Bosch Styline 2-slot toaster, £85
- Best toaster for classic looks: Lakeland 2-slice toaster, £39.99
- Best stylish toaster: KitchenAid 2-slice toaster, £152.95
- Best 2-slice toaster overall: Zwilling Enfinigy toaster 53008, £89.95
- Best stainless-steel toaster: ProCook 2-slice toaster, £59
- Best retro toaster: Tower Renaissance 4-slice toaster, £57
- Best toaster for stylish kitchens: De’Longhi Ballerina Seta toaster, £73.99
- Best toaster with eco credentials: Philips Eco Conscious Edition 5000 Series toaster, £49.99
Best matching kettle and toaster sets at a glance
- Best stainless-steel kettle and toaster set: ProCook kettle and toaster, £158
- Best retro kettle and toaster set: Haden Highclere kettle and toaster, £80
- Most versatile kettle and toaster set: Ninja kettle and toaster set, £189.99
- Best premium kettle and toaster set: KitchenAid Artisan breakfast set, £478.40
- Best kettle and toaster set for style and simplicity: Salter Pebble kettle and toaster set, £79.99
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How we tested toasters
Although they’re relatively simple appliances, it’s surprising how many toasters struggle to brown bread evenly across the slice, and with the same (or at least similar) colouring on each side. We’ve taken this into consideration when testing out a range of models and rounded up the top performers accordingly.
All were rated against practical considerations such as size and weight, safety, ease of use, good looks and speed of toasting (we can confirm that the rumours are false: the settings on your toaster don’t correspond with the number of minutes it takes to toast bread).
We used five different bread types to test all the functions and capabilities of the toaster; standard loaf slices, fruit bread, chunky-cut artisan loaf, extra-tall slices and sliced bagels. Each toaster was scored out of five against the following criteria on our testing matrix, before getting an average score.
- Size and shape: Does the cord tuck away for easy storage? Does it take up a lot of space and is it heavy to lift
- Toasting options: Does it offer any extra settings such as defrost, warming and bagel function? Are there controls for each side of the toaster, and are there any extra features?
- Design and aesthetic: Does the toaster look good and come in different colours to suit your kitchen?
- Finished results: How well does the toaster handle different types of bread? Do standard slices brown evenly, with the same result on each side?
- Value for money: Toasters perform the basic task of browning bread, so the price should fit the sophistication of its technology and the variety of functions on offer.
- Overall quality of materials: Every part of the toaster was given a tug and a shake.
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Sage the Toast Select Luxe
Available from Harts of Stur (£108.95), Sage (£119.95), Amazon (£99.95)
Best toaster for quality
Pros:
- Setting for different types of bake (crumpet, brown, white, fruit etc)
- Level of brown selection dial is a nice touch
- High lift so toast doesn’t get stuck
Cons:
- Two slots may be too small for some needs
Star rating: 5/5
Wattage: 2400W
Talk about countertop eye candy – this sophisticated toaster has it all, from good looks to intuitive settings. We love how considered the settings are, from settings for crumpets, brown, white and fruit bread, plus a dial for choosing just how toasted you’d like your toast to be.
It has a high lift, so extracting most types of bread we tested was straightforward, although we did struggle a little with the fruit loaf.
With only two slots, it may not be big enough for some households, but we were impressed with the consistently cooked toast during our testing, as well as the specific settings and ‘crumpet’ function. Did we mention it looks great, too?
Gastroback Design Toaster Digital 4S
Available from Currys (£99.99)
Best toaster for versatility
Pros:
- Extra-wide slots
- Warming rack
- LED countdown display
Cons:
Star rating: 5/5
Wattage: 2200W
Now this is a choice for serious toast lovers. Not only do you have four slots to play with, you can fit almost anything toast-able into those extra-wide spaces, though some taller slices may remain un-toasted at the top.
There are nine browning levels, and we tried everything from fat bagels to brioche burger buns with not one peep from our kitchen smoke alarm.
There’s a special ‘defrost’ function which worked well on frozen-solid sourdough and a ‘warming’ function which was great when we went back to forgotten doorsteps that didn’t need any more browning.
We particularly liked the LED countdown display, that meant we knew how long we had to get on with other kitchen tasks before our perfectly even-toasted slices rose popped from the slots.
The warming rack was another bonus – great for gently warming those morning croissants over the heat of the chamber. This may be a more expensive choice, but it really delivered.
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Bosch DesignLine toaster
Available from Amazon (£64.76)
Best overall 4-slice toaster
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Stylish
- Robust
- Speedy
- More cost-efficient versus other models
Cons:
- Susceptible to fingerprint marks
Star rating: 5/5
Wattage: 1940W
Made from stainless steel, we found a lot to admire about this Bosch toaster. It’s sleek-looking, sturdy, and remarkably lightweight, offering six levels on the thermostat, a defrost button, and reheat button. You can also operate each of the toasting chambers independently from each other.
In testing, the DesignLine worked quickly and our toast was ready in just 90 seconds (on level three) – ideal if you need your breakfast in a hurry. It accommodated both standard and XL slices without difficulty, too, producing mostly even toasting lines on each side.
Should you need it, and as we’ve come to expect with Bosch appliances, there’s also plenty of information on the toaster’s product page about the brand’s repair service, and how and where to recycle it at the end of its life – all wins in terms of sustainability. A matching kettle is also available, which our reviews team awarded 4.5/5 stars.
Cost to run all slots for 90 secs for one day per week: 3.4p
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Bosch Styline 2-slot toaster
Available from Amazon (£69.99), Bosch (£84.99)
Best all-rounder toaster
Pros:
- Smart
- Handy pop up warming rack
Cons:
- Large lever to toast can be hard to push down
Star rating: 4.5/5
Wattage: 860W
This sleek, smart and intuitive toaster comes with a number of well-thought-out functions including a pop up toasting rack which toasted fruit loaf to perfection without any burnt fruit.
It’s simple to use, with a lovely big text and LED display. The wide slots and high lift also means none of the bread we tested got stuck and was easy to remove. The pop-up heating rack was a standout for us, particularly for toasting fruit bread and crumpets, and we believe would work well for croissants, too. For different tastes and toasting preferences, there’s a helpful nine settings to determine how toasted you’d like your bread, plus the standard reheat, defrost and stop functions.
Most importantly, the toast was evenly toasted – the most evenly out of all of the toasters we tested. It’s also safety conscious, with an on/off button plus slots that glow so you handily know when the toaster is on.
On the whole, it’s a sleek and functional model with a highly sophisticated and intuitive matching kettle to boot (sold separately). One thing to flag is while the large lever for lowering the bread into the slots is a nice touch, we did feel it had a little resistance so some people may struggle as it requires a little bit of force to push down. Other than that, it’s a smart and high quality piece of kitchen kit.
Lakeland Stainless Steel 2-slice Toaster
Available from Lakeland (£39.99)
Best toaster for classic looks
Pros:
- Budget friendly
- Wide slot openings
- Bagel setting
Cons:
- Sometimes toasts unevenly
Star rating 4.5/5
Wattage: 860-1050W
There’s something very classic about the design of this stainless steel toaster, and like most Lakeland kitchen gadgets, it offers great value for money and a quality build – with a three-year guarantee to boot.
The wide openings on this two-slot model are a bonus, and its six browning levels suit most needs. We liked the bagel setting – press the red button once the toast has been clicked down into position and only one side of each chamber will be heated.
There’s also a button for defrosting, which is great if you fancy soft bread for a speedy bacon sandwich and only have frozen slices. The other button is for cancelling, which pops the bread up immediately.
Our model tested well on everything from artisan bloomer to tea cakes, with evenly-toasted bread true to the various settings and no need to squash thicker slices into the slots. We liked the simplicity of this one – less time spent figuring it out means more time for toast, after all.
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KitchenAid 2-slice toaster
Available from Harts of Stur (£152.95), KitchenAid (£179)
Best stylish toaster
Pros:
- Stylish design
- Robust
- Intuitive
Cons:
- Slots too shallow to accommodate tall slices
- Slow to toast
Star rating: 4.5/5
Wattage: 980W
With a stylish, glossy finish and simple controls, this toaster combines an attractive look with impressive functionality. There are seven temperature options to choose from, as well as four settings for bagels, defrosting, keep-warm and reheating.
On test, we were really impressed by the even browning on our toast for the regular slices, but slightly disappointed that the slots were too shallow to fully accommodate taller slices. This meant we had to flip these to avoid a white stripe of untoasted bread.
This toaster comes with a matching kettle with a similar look, which would work well if you want a matching set. Find the review in our guide to the best kettles.
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Zwilling Enfinigy 53008 toaster
Available from Zwilling (£89.95)
Best overall 2-slice toaster
Pros:
- Evenly toasted bread
- Special bagel function
- Great look
Cons:
- Cancel button not immediately obvious
Star rating: 4.5/5
Wattage: 1800W
Sleek, attractive and very effective, this toaster offers everything you need. Of all the toasters we tested, this gave us the most evenly browned results with both sides of the toast being near identical.
It coped well with pretty much anything we threw at it – frozen bread, thick bread, bagels, fruit loaf and standard sliced supermarket bread. If we are being extremely fussy, the very top of a tall sandwich loaf wasn’t completely browned when placed in the normal vertical position.
The toaster has the usual reheat and defrost functions, along with a bagel setting, all marked with icons. The “cancel” button is also the browning dial and that isn’t obvious as it’s marked by the Zwilling logo.
It’s a two-slot toaster, so not the best for larger families, but double-length and four-slot models in the same range are available.
Read our full review of the Zwilling Efinigy 53008 toaster.
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ProCook 2 Slice Toaster
Available from ProCook (£59)
Best stainless steel toaster
Pros:
- Clean, simple, functional, straightforward
- Impressive cooking results
Cons:
- Two slots may be too small for some needs
Star rating: 4/5
Wattage: 900W
Shiny and functional, this stainless steel two-slot toaster is efficient and relatively compact with a modern finish. With wide slots and a high lever, we found testing a variety of breads, toastie bread, sourdough and fruit cake straightforward, and the toasting was wonderfully consistent.
It feels and looks good quality and for its price point, we were very impressed. It also handily has a defrost and reheat function, as well as cancel, and a dial of one-seven depending on how toasted you like your bread.
On the whole, it’s good value, functional, reliable and consistent – everything you’d want in a toaster. While only two slots may be a drawback for some, it’s so efficient at what it does that toasting any more than two pieces of toast would still be a breeze.
Tower Renaissance 4-slice toaster
Available from Robert Dyas (£58.99)
Best toaster for a retro look
Pros:
- Lovely design and colour
- Looks more expensive than it is
Cons:
- Toastie loaf stuck out of the top
Star rating: 4/5
Wattage: 1630W
We loved the colour and design of this one, and our first impressions when unboxing were favourable as it certainly looks and feels more expensive than it is. Despite being a four-slot toaster, it feels relatively compact compared with other models, and the design is modern without being too in-your-face.
While the settings aren’t as advanced as other models, with no dedicated heat settings for crumpets or bagels for example, the defrost/reheat/cancel and heat scale of one-six worked well and produced consistent toasting. We particularly liked the sliding heat scale – we used level 3.9 for toasting. The only bread that struggled during our tests was the toastie bread, which wasn’t entirely cooked at the top.
Overall, the price point, colour and finish are spot on and it would suit busy households who need to cook multiple slices of toast at once.
De’Longhi Ballerina Seta toaster
Available from De’Longhi (£73.99)
Best toaster for stylish kitchens
Pros:
- Colourful, fun designs
- Straightforward controls
- Easy to remove toast
Cons:
- Just one knob for level of browning
- No bagel option
Star rating: 4/5
Wattage: 1800W
We tested De’Longhi’s new Seta toaster model in Silk Blue, a chic colour that would suit the fashion for darker kitchens. It also comes in a more traditional cream and there’s a fabulous matching kettle, too. Seta means silk in Italian, and the stylish casing was reminiscent of flowing satin – very swish.
Since each side of this four-slot model has separate levers, you can achieve different levels of browning, but you will have to time this yourself by popping one set of toast down slightly later than the other as there’s only one knob for choosing a level of browning from 1-5.
The straightforward controls also feature defrost, reheat, and cancel functions. We would have liked to have had a ‘bagel’ option for one-sided crispiness, mind you.
We liked the high-lift option for bread retrieval and the two removable crumb trays, which slid out easily for quick tidy ups, leaving no mess on the worktop.
Philips Eco Conscious Edition 5000 Series HD2640 toaster
Available from Amazon (£29.99), Currys (£39.99)
Best toaster with eco credentials
Pros:
- Ideal for the eco-conscious
- Compact
- Quick
- Warming rack
Cons:
- Not great for long slices
- Sometimes burnt with defrost button
Star rating: 4/5
Wattage: 830W
A toaster with impeccable eco-credentials, this compact toaster is ideal for smaller households, or kitchens with a limited working area. The toaster is made from bio-based plastics, which come from biological and renewable resources.
It’s smaller than average and very lightweight but surprisingly speedy. It’s also very effective and coped well with all but the tallest loaves. We liked the extra feature of the bun warmer in particular. Unusually, this toaster also comes with a lid which keeps the toaster clean, neat and dust-free when it’s not being used.
The defrost function is combined with the browning button, so you can’t choose how brown you want your defrosted slice to be (although of course you can always use the cancel button). This compact toaster would make a perfect gift for an eco-conscious student.
Best matching kettle and toaster sets
If you like to start your day with a hot cup of tea or coffee and a plate of buttery toast, a kettle and toaster may be your most relied-upon appliances in the kitchen. Many models come in matching sets that can either compliment an existing colour scheme or brighten up your space.
But it’s just not looks that matter – these gadgets should also be reliable, efficient, and easy to use. We’ve selected the top-performing kettle and toaster sets that impressed us most in testing.
ProCook kettle and toaster
Available from ProCook (£158)
A smart, compact option for smaller kitchens, this stainless-steel kettle and toaster set is both sleek and practical. The kettle’s slim shape holds 1.5 litres and includes a glowing blue light when boiling. The toaster handled everything from sourdough to fruit loaf with ease, offering even, consistent results. Both feel well made and easy to use – a dependable choice for those after quality design without taking up too much space.
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Haden Highclere kettle and toaster
Available from Robert Dyas (£94.99)
A great choice for kitchen with a vintage aesthetic, this stainless-steel kettle and toaster is both sturdy and stylish. Both models are available in two colours (blue or cream), with a smooth matte finish and polished silver accents on the controls. We found them easy to use too, and particularly liked the ergonomic handle across the top of the kettle, which aided with filling and pouring.
Ninja kettle and toaster set
Available from Ninja (£249.99)
Most versatile kettle and toaster set
Ninja is renowned for its innovative appliances, from larger cooking gadgets like air-fryers to this matching kettle and toaster set. Available in either stainless steel or black, the variable-temperature kettle can heat from 60-100C, which is ideal for those who drink speciality teas (which require a lower temperature), and the toaster features seven cooking functions and seven shade settings.
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KitchenAid Artisan breakfast set
Available from KitchenAid (£351)
Best premium kettle and toaster set
Available as a pair in KitchenAid’s iconic candy apple red (or separately in medallion silver), this kettle and toaster both feature a range of settings that can be customised to your liking – from multi-temperature functions on the kettle, to seven shade options on the toaster. Together they’re fairly expensive, but both models feel to built to last and come with a decent guarantee (three years for the kettle, five for the toaster).
Salter Pebble Kettle and Toaster set
Available from Salter (£84.99)
Best kettle and toaster set for style and simplicity
Salter’s Pebble set brings a coordinated look to the kitchen with appliances and matching storage in cream or charcoal. The kettle has a chunky, comfortable feel, and its boil-dry protection and limescale filter make upkeep easy, though filter removal could be clearer.
Paired with the Salter Pebble 4-slice toaster (£49.99), rated 4/5 by our product testers – and with a high-lift eject to easily retrieve small items – this set offers both functionality and style. The toaster’s centred slots ensure even browning, while the copper trim adds a stylish touch suited to any kitchen.
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What to look for when buying a toaster
When you’re buying a new toaster, there are plenty of other factors to consider, too. Are you a fan of chunky artisan bread, or loaves with large slices that your toaster might struggle to hold? Read our tips on the features to look for when buying a toaster:
What does it toast?
When you’re looking for a four-slot toaster, think about what you use your current model for the most, and make sure it has everything you need. If you’re a fan of bagels, you’ll want that extra functionality.
If your family all makes their toast pretty much the same way, a single-lever model will suit you fine (and likely be cheaper), while the bagel function found on some toasters is useful for lovers of bagels and crumpets, as it toasts one side, while only warming the other.
Cost
As with so many kitchen appliances, you often get what you pay for: some cheaper models do a perfectly good job, but if you’re using your toaster every day, it’s worth investing in a sturdy model that can withstand being used regularly and taken in and out of the cupboard without getting damaged.
Size
Is it a titan of a toaster with a cumbersome cord that will take up too much space in your kitchen cupboards? If you’re a fan of bagels, or store your bread in the freezer, does it include all the functions you need to create toast perfection?
Weight
Checking the weight and measurements of your toaster is also important, as four-slice models are significantly larger than two-slice versions, and can weigh a lot. If you store yours in a high cupboard, a lighter model is best, unless you’re happy to rearrange your kitchen.
Defrost setting
Most modern toasters have a defrost setting that allows you to toast bread from frozen, with the exception of the cheapest models.
Warming function
For anyone who does not want to eat their toast straightaway, this is an important consideration. The toaster will keep your slice heated without toasting it further, until you return to it later.
Slot width
If you enjoy a thickly sliced bread or chunky artisan types, be sure to look for a toaster with an extra-wide slot. Some models even have adjustable slow width. On pressing down a lever, the metal frame fits to the slice size to ensure an even toasting, regardless of thickness.
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